Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist

Offices, Boards and Divisions • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Asset Forfeiture Management Staff of the Justice Management Division administers management functions for the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program. The program covers the seizure, management, forfeiture, and disposal of properties and assets held by individuals, businesses, and criminal enterprises and used in Federal crimes in the United States and other countries.

The Supervisory Program Evaluation and Contract Specialist performs administrative and human resource management functions for supervised staff; plans analyses, evaluations, and investigations in unexplored program areas; directs analysis of data to identify patterns, trends, and irregularities in program activities, policies, and procedures; evaluates law enforcement program effectiveness in relation to forfeiture objectives and performance factors; advises on contracting actions and policy interpretation for contracts of national scope; and prepares reports and written analyses of Department of Justice policies and positions.

The position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level, including developing agency acquisition policies or procedures, advising on procurement actions or contracting procedures, and directing the full range of contract administration actions for assigned programs. A minimum Contracting Officer Representative Level II certification is required, with documentation for verification. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain FAC-COR Level II certification. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in Federal service.
• Experience developing policies or procedures for an agency acquisition program.
• Experience advising on procurement actions or contracting procedures for an agency.
• Experience directing the full range of contract administration actions for assigned programs.
• A minimum Contracting Officer Representative Level II certification, with documentation provided for verification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAC-COR Level II certification.
• Meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the announcement closing date of 11/09/2026.
• United States citizenship or nationality.
• Completion of a pre-employment security investigation and background check, including drug screening.
• Selective Service registration or an approved exemption for males born on or after December 31, 1959.
• Provide a resume supporting application questionnaire responses and qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform applicable administrative and human resource management functions for supervised staff.
• Plan analyses, evaluations, or investigations in unexplored program areas.
• Direct data analysis, summarize facts, and interpret and use data to identify patterns, trends, or irregularities in program activities, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement programs in relation to forfeiture program objectives, results, and factors affecting performance.
• Advise on contracting actions, including policy interpretation, for contracts of national scope.
• Prepare reports and written analyses regarding Department of Justice policies and positions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed